After 27 years as head coach at Division III Mount Union (Ohio), coach Larry Kehres is retiring. He’ll remain the school’s athletic director.

“The best part of the job was developing relationships with players and continuing those relationships following their graduations,” said Kehres, who won 92.4 percent of his games and 11 national championships in his tenure. “Coaching the Purple Raiders has been a tremendous experience for my family.

“We have shared many great experiences with our players, fellow coaches, trainers and their families. We plan to continue to enjoy working with Mount Union coaches and athletes.”

Vince Kehres, the coach’s son, will take over as head coach. Don’t expect much to change—he played for his father and has been on the team’s staff for 13 seasons.

Neither man has seen much other than winning. Mount Union went undefeated in the regular season 21 of Larry Kehres’ 27 seasons. Most astonishing: the Purple Raiders have winning streaks of 54 and 55 games.

“Coach Kehres has been an incredible success, not only in winning football games and national championships at an unprecedented level, but also in positively shaping the lives of countless student athletes,” said Mount Union president, Dr. Richard Giese.